How to Watch Ole Miss vs. Texas on DIRECTV: ABC Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
No. 9 Ole Miss visits No. 7 Texas on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, and the game is on ABC. On DIRECTV, that means your local ABC station, so the channel number depends on where you live. The game also streams in the ESPN app.
Both teams are 4-1 after Week 6. Texas dropped from No. 1 to No. 7 in the October 11 AP poll after a 27-24 Red River loss to Oklahoma, and hosts Florida this Saturday before the Rebels arrive. Ole Miss (2-1 SEC) beat Vanderbilt most recently and hosts No. 13 Missouri for Homecoming on October 17 before the Austin trip. The SEC locked this matchup for ABC's prime-time window on October 12.
Ole Miss vs. Texas: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT |
| Stadium | Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas |
| TV | ABC |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local ABC station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN on ABC); the DIRECTV app (local ABC where available) |
| Rankings | Texas No. 7 AP; Ole Miss No. 9 AP (Oct. 11 AP poll) |
| Records | Texas 4-1 (1-1 SEC); Ole Miss 4-1 (2-1 SEC) |
| Head coaches | Steve Sarkisian (Texas); Pete Golding (Ole Miss) |
What channel is Ole Miss vs. Texas on DIRECTV?
ABC doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You watch it on your local ABC affiliate, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are offered. Press Guide and look for your ABC station's call letters, or search "Ole Miss" or "Texas" in the guide. Our guide to what channel ABC is in your area lists stations by market, and if you dropped local channels at some point, here's how to add them back before Saturday.
Here's how the networks carrying SEC games this Saturday line up on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | Local ABC station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| ESPN2 | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| SEC Network | 611 | CHOICE |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local channels where available, plus ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network and other sports networks | $64.99/mo regular price |
Because this game is on broadcast ABC, any DIRECTV setup with your local stations covers it. If you mostly watch sports, the MySports Genre Pack is the lower-cost option. As of October 13, 2026, DIRECTV lists its regular price at $64.99 a month plus tax, and it runs introductory offers for qualifying new customers, so check the current deal before you sign up. SEC Network, home to plenty of conference games, is on channel 611 starting with CHOICE. You can compare every tier in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm your local ABC station at your address.
How to stream Ole Miss vs. Texas
- ESPN app: ABC's SEC games stream live as ESPN on ABC in the ESPN app. DIRECTV says eligible customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. Activate it from your DIRECTV account, then sign in to the ESPN app with the same ESPN account. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers explains the deal.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local ABC station live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where local channels are available to stream.
Texas fans get a 6:30 p.m. Central kickoff at home. Check your ESPN Unlimited login before Saturday so you aren't resetting a password at kickoff.
SEC games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 24
Ole Miss-Texas is the SEC's prime-time game on ABC. Here's the conference lineup announced October 12, with the DIRECTV channel for each locked network. Games marked with an asterisk still have a flex network that the SEC will finalize after the October 17 games.
| SEC game (AP rank, Oct. 11) | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 22 LSU at Auburn | Noon | ABC or ESPN* | Local ABC or 206 |
| Texas A&M at No. 6 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Oklahoma at No. 16 Mississippi State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN or SEC Network* | 206 or 611 |
| No. 14 Tennessee at South Carolina | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN or SEC Network* | 206 or 611 |
| No. 9 Ole Miss at No. 7 Texas | 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Vanderbilt at No. 15 Kentucky | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network | 611 |
Our Georgia vs. Alabama guide covers how ABC games work on DIRECTV, the Missouri vs. Ole Miss guide covers Ole Miss's October 17 Homecoming game, and the Week 7 college football TV schedule lists this week's games from every conference.
Ole Miss vs. Texas storylines
- Top-10 night in Austin: No. 9 Ole Miss at No. 7 Texas is a ranked SEC matchup with College Football Playoff implications for both sides after Week 6.
- Series history: Texas leads the all-time series 6-2. The last meeting was a 44-23 Ole Miss win in Austin on September 14, 2013. The year before, Texas won 66-31 in Oxford on September 15, 2012.
- Texas after Red River: the Longhorns fell 27-24 to Oklahoma on October 10 and dropped six spots in the AP poll. Arch Manning leads Texas with 1,122 passing yards through Week 6.
- Ole Miss form: the Rebels are 4-1 with wins over Louisville, Charlotte, then-ranked LSU and Vanderbilt. Pete Golding is in his first season as head coach after being elevated when Lane Kiffin left for LSU.
- Manning family ties: Arch Manning is the nephew of former Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning and the grandson of Archie Manning, so the Austin visit carries extra Rebel history for Texas fans.
- What's next before kickoff: Texas hosts Florida on October 17 at noon ET on ABC. Ole Miss hosts No. 13 Missouri the same day at 3:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Texas fans who want to revisit the Red River loss can check our Texas vs. Oklahoma guide. Need help finding ABC before kickoff? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Ole Miss vs. Texas on DIRECTV?
It's on ABC, so tune to your local ABC station. ABC doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market, and DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available.
What time does Ole Miss vs. Texas start?
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Can I stream Ole Miss vs. Texas?
Yes. ABC's SEC games stream in the ESPN app (ESPN on ABC). DIRECTV says eligible customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. The DIRECTV app also carries your local ABC station where local channels are available to stream.
When did Ole Miss and Texas last play?
Their last meeting was September 14, 2013, a 44-23 Ole Miss win in Austin. Texas leads the all-time series 6-2. The other recent meeting was a 66-31 Texas win in Oxford on September 15, 2012.
Who is ranked higher, Ole Miss or Texas?
Texas is No. 7 and Ole Miss is No. 9 in the October 11 AP Top 25. Both are 4-1.
More Saturday games and local channel help: Alabama vs. Tennessee, plus our DIRECTV channels for Texas and Mississippi. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the SEC and its TV partners and may change. Rankings are from the October 11 AP poll; records reflect games through October 11. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices are as of October 13, 2026, vary by address and may change. Ole Miss, Texas, SEC, ABC, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.